Educational work at the Danish Shipping Academy

The Danish Shipping Academy is the professional division of Danish Shipping responsible for recruitment and education. The Academy works continuously to strengthen training and professional development within the maritime sector—among other things by contributing actively to the development of both existing and new educational opportunities, ranging from the recruitment of new talent to the upskilling of employees across the industry.

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The Maritime Internship Office

The Danish Shipping Internship Office works strategically to ensure access to maritime trainee positions for young people interested in a career at sea, while also supporting training officers and shipping companies in their work with internships and education.

Guidance for students, officers, and shipping companies

Danish Shipping Education

In collaboration with Danish shipping companies, Danish Shipping Education trains the next generation of shipping professionals through a programme that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, equipping trainees for an exciting future in global maritime transport.

Danish Shipping Education in practice

Danish Maritime Legislation and Working Environment §16

Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers and Masters, and Occupational Health and Safety §16. View upcoming dates and read more about the courses.

Read more about §16 courses here

World Careers

Danish Shipping recognizes the importance of well-educated employees with the right maritime skills and maintains a high level of ambition in the recruitment campaign for the Blue Denmark called 'World Careers'.

Recruitment and Retention

Kom med Ombord (All Aboard)

Are you currently undertaking your maritime foundation training and looking for 12 months of effective sea time? With Kom med Ombord (All Aboard), you have the opportunity to sail with three different shipping companies and experience several segments of the maritime industry. The programme provides both the required sea time and valuable insight into what a career at sea can offer.

One internship program – three shipping companies

Continuing education in Denmark’s Blue Maritime Sector

A competence boost creates value—for both the company and the individual employee. In Denmark’s Blue Maritime Sector, there is today a wide range of continuing education opportunities for employees, both at sea and on shore

Competence development and specialization

The African Maritime Training Initiative

The African Maritime Training Initiative

The African Maritime Training Initiative

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